Creek and Watershed Management Program

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The Creek and Watershed Management Program (CWMP) includes detailed information on the dozen creeks that run through our community, identifies impairments to these creeks, and outlines programs and specific future actions to address identified impairments. It also outlines best practices to provide habitat for fish and wildlife, accommodate wildlife movement corridors, convey stormwater runoff and floodwaters, and furnish open space and passive recreational areas for City residents. 

The purpose of the CWMP is to fulfill General Plan Implementation Action CE-IA-3. CE-IA-3 requires a citywide Creek and Watershed Management Plan be prepared to provide detailed standards of acceptable practices for protecting the ecological function, water quality, and drainage and flood control function of Goleta's creeks and watersheds.

The City hosted a Lunch & Learn on September 27, 2024, for attendees to learn more about the City’s Creek and Watershed Program and the Southern California Steelhead Trout, an endangered species native to our creeks here in Goleta. Review the presentation here.

Any questions or feedback can be emailed to EnvironmentalServices@cityofgoleta.org 


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Beautify Goleta Cleanup Month: February 2024

Beautify Goleta's First Ever Cleanup Month Announced! February 2024

Show some love to your favorite park, open space, neighborhood, creek, or beach! By picking up litter in Goleta during February you will help keep Goleta clean and beautiful. The City asks participants to report information about the trash they picked up to the City using an online form. All participants who use the online form will be entered into a prize drawing and may win other prizes based on the categories below:

  1. Grand Prize Drawing with All Participants (3 Winners)
  2. Prize for picking up the most trash by weight (1 Winner)
  3. Prize for the most number of cleanups throughout the month (1 Winner)

Prizes include stainless steel bento boxes, beeswax wrap, reusable cutlery sets, and more! All prizes will be announced on Monday, March 4th, 2024 by 5:00pm.

Please review our Self Guided Cleanup Cheat Sheet to learn more about how to pick up litter during February with Beautify Goleta. Any questions can be emailed to EnvironmentalServices@cityofgoleta.org

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